Bachelor of Equine Science (with specialisation)
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March
Turn your love of horses into your career with the Bachelor of Equine Science (with specialisation) from Charles Sturt University – one of only two Bachelor of Equine Science degrees in Australia. This course will prepare you for a successful career in equine or animal health, welfare, breeding, training, nutrition, performance, rehabilitation, teaching, research or business.
A business management specialisation, as well as a choice of elective subjects, will equip you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to make evidence-based decisions in equine and animal-related industries, ensuring you’ll be job-ready when you graduate.
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For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.
If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
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Graduation requirements
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.Full subject list
Bachelor of Equine Science Course Structure
The course comprises 192 credit points, made up of 22 x 8 point core subjects and 2 x 8 point restricted elective subjects.
There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.
Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.
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- Industry
- University
- Teaching
- Business and Management
- Rehabilitation
- Nutrition
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Career opportunities With a multitude of professional opportunities available across the growing equine industry, you're building a lifelong career when you study the Bachelor of Equine Science at Charles Sturt University. Explore diverse roles You'll be prepared to positively impact the management, health, welfare, reproduction, nutrition, training and performance of horses kept in traditional and contemporary systems. Generate business opportunities Use your business management skills to pursue employment opportunities in an animal-related business, or even start your own. With the equine sector contributing $6.4 billion to the Australian economy annually, career and business pathways will continue to develop for those best equipped to capitalise on the opportunities. Utilise your transferable skills Take your specialised skills in equine science to a variety of industry roles, such as equine management, welfare, rehabilitation, training and performance. Put your business skills to work in roles in government, sports administration, media or teaching and coaching.
Bachelor of Equine Science (with specialisation)